Transitions in Health Services: Don’t Let Change Disrupt Patient Care
By Brent R. Gibson, MD, MPH, CAE, FACPM, CCHP-P As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to challenge society, and corrections in particular, it’s important not
Apr 20, 2020
Correctional Health, Public Health & COVID-19
by Alison O. Jordan, MSW, LCSW “Correctional health is public health”—We say this often, but what does it mean? It means that the correctional
Apr 13, 2020
New Opportunties to Save Lives in Jails and Prisons Amidst Twin Crises
After two decades of a growing opioid crisis, we are now confronting a second crisis – the COVID-19 pandemic. With no proven treatments or
Apr 9, 2020
NCCHC Calls on President, Legislators to Support Adequate PPE for Corrections
NCCHC has received many inquiries regarding a lack of personal protective equipment (PPE) for correctional staff and inmates. A recent study completed with researchers
Apr 9, 2020
NCCHC and Harvard University Researchers Release Study on Coronavirus in Corrections
Correctional staff have a higher infection rate than inmates. More testing and PPE is needed.
Apr 6, 2020
Guidance for Telemedicine – Start the Innovation Engines
As April starts, the country remains in the grips of the COVID-19 pandemic. Communities nationwide are facing issues of quarantine and isolation, loss of
Apr 24, 2024
Standards Q&A: 75% Custody Health Training Requirement
Does the 75% requirement refer to all custody staff or only those working during the survey?
Apr 23, 2024
Scholarships Available for CCHP Certification and Study Materials
Five scholarships are available that pay for CCHP testing and study materials.
Apr 16, 2024
National Viral Hepatitis Roundtable webinar on Monday, April 22
Free webinar on reentry waivers and combating hepatitis C
Apr 12, 2024
Standards Q&A: Documenting Nonemergent Health Care Requests
What touchpoints should we document for nonemergent medical, dental, and mental health care requests?
Apr 11, 2024
CCHP Program Continues to be a Pillar of Patient Care
Certified Correctional Health Professional status was attained by 82 individuals in the first quarter of 2024.
Apr 8, 2024
Care for Aging Patients in the Correctional Setting
NCCHC’s new position statement addresses the needs of the aging population.
